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How to apply for Missouri State Veterans Cemeteries
Missouri Veterans Commission
Who it's for
Missouri's five state veterans cemeteries — in Springfield, Higginsville, Bloomfield, Ft. Leonard Wood, and Jacksonville — provide interment for veterans, their spouses, and eligible dependent children at no charge for any of the services provided, including grave opening and closing, headstones, military honors, and perpetual care. Eligibility follows national-cemetery criteria.
Burial eligibility follows national-cemetery criteria verified from military records, and family-member eligibility requires documented relationship — the cemetery confirms eligibility, so this shows as a may-qualify result.
What you'll need
- DD-214 or other proof of qualifying service
- For family members: proof of relationship
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-573-751-3779
What to say when you call
“Hello, I'm calling to ask about Missouri State Veterans Cemeteries. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need dd-214 or other proof of qualifying service, for family members: proof of relationship — is anything else required? What is the best next step?”
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
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